Episode 9 of the Design Journeys Podcast hosted by Chris Whyte. New episodes every other Wednesday!
Ashley Sayed, CEO of Supply Chain Pro, shares his career journey in product development, from working at Sendo and Motorola to joining TomTom.
He discusses the transition from engineer to strategic roles and the importance of connecting design and product development with manufacturing.
Ashley also provides advice for young entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need to solve a real problem, have passion, and consider scalability. He highlights the benefits of joining an incubator or accelerator to gain experience and support.
Ashley's experience in high-volume manufacturing and design for manufacture has shaped his expertise in supply chain management. Ashley Sayed discusses his experience in scaling up technology and creating a roadmap of products.
He emphasizes the importance of bringing in engineering and understanding the technical aspects of design. He shares the success and challenges he faced during his time at TomTom and Philips.
Ashley also talks about his current venture, Supply Chain Pro, which focuses on helping companies set up and improve their supply chains. He highlights the importance of prioritizing health, family, and career and shares insights on hiring and standing out in the job market.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of a Product Development Expert
03:53 The Impact of Psychology on Design Decisions
10:01 Challenges and Opportunities in Scaling Up Technology
17:05 Valuable Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
28:55 The Journey from Industrial Design to Software Engineering
33:12 Balancing Career, Family, and Health
50:56 Insights on Hiring and Standing Out in the Job Market
01:06:08 Insights on Physical Product Development and Recruitment
Ashley's recommended book:
Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.eu/d/06iloxge
Connect with Ashley Sayed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashsayed/
Learn more about SupliChainPRO: https://www.suplichainpro.com/